Gorham disease, a rare disorder of unknown etiology, is characterized by the clinical
and radiologic disappearance of bone. Because the etiology is unknown, diagnosis is
difficult. Therefore, radiographic manifestations play a vital role in the diagnosis
of this disease. Thus far, there has been no completely effective treatment. Most
remedies are limited to symptom management. Despite the fact that any bone can be
affected, one of the most prevalent sites is the maxillofacial region. In this paper,
2 cases of Gorham disease involving the maxillofacial region are reported, including
preoperative and postoperative radiographic features.
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Publication history
Published online: August 31, 2018
Accepted:
August 23,
2018
Received in revised form:
July 3,
2018
Received:
November 16,
2017
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